Michael Kransz is a Local Government Reporter. He covers a wide range of topics including government and politics, regional interest, and world news, with a particular focus on areas such as Canada, Ottawa, and health and wellness. Michael has been featured in the Grand Haven Tribune, NewsBreak, and MLive.
Preston is the artificial intelligence that powers the Intelligent Relations PR platform. Meet Preston
Grand Rapids, United States (Local)
Not enough data
Michael Kransz's coverage has a strong focus on local news, crime, accidents, legal issues, and city developments in the United States. His articles are often centered around government announcements and evolving stories related to government & politics and crime.
If you're looking to reach out to Michael with relevant information or pitches for potential coverage, consider providing updates on ongoing local incidents or developments that fall within his areas of interest. This could include insights into legal proceedings or significant changes within the community that align with his typical coverage themes.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
The so-called "zombie laws" haven't been enforced in decades.
| WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow delivered her farewell speech Wednesday, closing out a political career spanning 50 years of service and calling on Americans to find common ground.
By: Michael Kransz
LANSING, MI – People out of work could collect significantly higher unemployment benefits each week under a Democrat plan moving to the Michigan Senate floor.
Lawmakers are proposing a ban on all flavored tobacco products in the state. It's part of an effort to combat the continued surge in youth nicotine use.
By: Mkransz, Michael Kransz
The maximum number of weeks a person can collect unemployment would also expand from 20 weeks to 26.
Currently, Michigan is the only state in the U.S. where the governor's office is exempt from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Only one other state exempts lawmakers from FOIA requests.
| LANSING, MI – The Michigan House gallery at the Capitol Building has been closed to the public mid-session Wednesday due to unspecified security concerns.
By: Michael Kransz
| LANSING, MI – Democratic lawmakers have taken the first step in allowing local governments to ban the open carry of firearms within their publicly owned buildings.
Michigan could have its own cryptocurrency backed by state gold and silver reserves under proposal before lawmakers.
The Michigan Republican and Democratic parties will elect new leadership next year.
(833) 317-6278 
